Historical information

Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. MMTB Drawing R1241 Details of Signal Bell refers.

Significance

Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars.

Physical description

Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, three nuts to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has at both ends, four screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof.

Inscriptions & markings

Has at either end, some letters cast into the section that was used to secure the bell into position. Unable to be deciphered.